OUr dna
Our DNA is who we are. They are not just values we say, they are values we strive to live out.
WE’RE ALL ABOUT JESUS
We are here to make Jesus famous and let people know what we are for rather than what we are against. It’s not about us, it’s about Jesus.
WE SEEK FIRST
We seek Jesus first through prayer and are obedient to His word above all else. This is a movement of God and not man.
WE ARE STONE ROLLERS
We will do what is possible (serving, giving, and praying), and watch God do the impossible. We realize our generosity it tied to others eternity.
WE GO TO THE DEEP END
All great rescues happen in the deep. We don’t play in the shallows, we live a life of bold faith.
WE’RE A CHURCH OF OUTSIDERS
Since we are a church made of outsiders, we will be relentless in reaching the outsiders.
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER
We don’t just talk about it, we want to be about it. We do this by loving God and others with our actions.
WE NEVER STOP GROWING
We don’t want to just survive, we want to thrive in our church and in our individual lives.
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THE BIBLE
~God wrote a book~
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
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TRINITY
~God: Three in one~
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
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THE FATHER
~God is great, God is good~
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4